Test ID: FALCO
Alcohol, Methyl
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Whole Blood NaFl-KOx
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Draw blood in a grey top (NaF/oxalate) tube(s). Send 1 mL of
whole blood refrigerate.
Note: Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile
compound into headspace.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
0.2 mL
Note: Submission of the minimum volume results in an
elevated reporting limit and inability to repeat analysis.
Note: Submission of the minimum volume results in an
elevated reporting limit and inability to repeat analysis.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Specimens other than | Whole blood |
| Anticoagulants other than | Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate |
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Thawing | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icteric | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood NaFl-KOx | Refrigerated (preferred) | |
| Ambient | 72 hours | |
| Frozen | ||
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